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Nasdaq Up as Inflation Cools Micron Sparks Rally

 
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The market closed higher after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve and lifting risk appetite. The Nasdaq gained about 1.4%, leading major indexes as traders focused on cooling price trends and the growing belief that the Fed can stay on a path toward monetary easing despite mixed economic signals.

$MU Micron Technology was the clear driver of the session, jumping more than 10% after reporting earnings and guidance that beat expectations. Strong demand for memory chips used in data centers and artificial intelligence workloads reassured investors that AI-related spending remains intact, helping revive confidence across the semiconductor sector after a weak prior session.

$DJT Trump Media & Technology Group shocked the market with a sharp rally of roughly 42% following news of a surprise stock-based merger with private fusion energy firm TAE Technologies. The deal highlights growing interest in advanced energy solutions tied to future AI infrastructure, even as traders recognize the long-term and high-risk nature of such projects.

$LULU Lululemon moved higher after disclosures showed institutional investors building meaningful positions in the stock. The buying was viewed as a vote of confidence in the company’s ability to sustain growth and protect margins despite a more challenging consumer environment.

$COIN Coinbase advanced after announcing plans to expand its platform beyond digital assets into broader trading services, including additional financial instruments. Investors interpreted the move as an effort to diversify revenue and position the company as a more comprehensive trading platform.

$INSM Insmed fell sharply after halting development of a treatment following a failed clinical trial, reminding investors how quickly sentiment can shift in biotech when key pipelines break down.

$PYPL PayPal slipped after a downgrade from Morgan Stanley, with analysts warning that improvements to its branded payments platform may take longer and be more complex than the market expects.

 
 
 
 
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